Dairy-Free Grilled Octopus Tentacle with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

Elevate your seafood dining experience with this *Dairy-Free Grilled Octopus Tentacle with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette*. Tender, slow-simmered octopus is finished over a hot grill, giving it a smoky char and irresistible texture. The zesty vinaigrette, made with a mix of fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, and oregano, perfectly complements the delicate flavor of the octopus while keeping the dish light and dairy-free. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is ideal for a show-stopping appetizer or main course, combining bold flavors and stunning presentation. Ready in just 90 minutes, it’s the perfect balance of sophistication and simplicity for your next dinner party or al fresco meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Fresh octopus tentacles
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2 pieces Bay leaves
• 4 cups Water
• 1 cup White wine
• 1 teaspoon Whole black peppercorns

Directions

Step 1

Place the octopus tentacles in a large pot. Add water, white wine, bay leaves, and whole black peppercorns. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and let the tentacles cook for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender. To check tenderness, insert a fork; it should easily pierce through.

Step 3

Once cooked, remove the tentacles from the pot and let them cool slightly.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to create the lemon-herb vinaigrette.

Step 5

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Step 6

Brush the octopus tentacles with a small amount of the vinaigrette to lightly coat them before grilling.

Step 7

Grill the tentacles for about 3-4 minutes on each side, turning once, until they are lightly charred and heated through.

Step 8

Once grilled, remove the tentacles from the grill and place on a serving platter.

Step 9

Drizzle the remaining lemon-herb vinaigrette over the grilled octopus.

Step 10

Serve warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1693.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1238.4

Total Fat 85.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 163.2mg	0%
Sodium 3191.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 3.6g
Protein 52.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 338.4mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 1610.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.2%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 9.3%